C
Below Average
55/100

Leake County Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1280 SCHOOL STREET, Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C
Students gain 0.55 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
342
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.55 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.45 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (+5 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−6 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -7 pts, math -14 pts30th percentile (list)
Black42%32%reading +17 pts, math -1 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income42%37%reading +12 pts, math -1 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1280 SCHOOL STREET
City Walnut Grove
ZIP Code 39189
District 2802520
NCES School ID 280252001120
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39189

Understanding the community around Leake County Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,736
Per Capita Income $17,705
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $86,600
Median Rent $728
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Leake County Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 65.8%
White 25.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 342
Teachers (FTE) 31.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Leake County Elementary School?
Leake County Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Leake County Elementary School?
Leake County Elementary School has 342 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Leake County Elementary School serve?
Leake County Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Leake County Elementary School receive per student?
Leake County Elementary School receives $11,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Leake County Elementary School in 39189 ▼
Avg Home Value
$147,121
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
-2.1%
% Renters
26.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026